Unlearning Independence: Embracing Co-Regulation in a “Do-It-Yourself” Culture

In Western societies – or shall I re-phrase that –  modern times?  We’re often taught that independence is the ultimate goal – “stand on your own two feet,” “self-soothe,” “pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” Yet, humans are biologically wired for connection and mutual support. Our nervous systems literally steady one another when we feel […]

What Are We Teaching Them? When Boys Learn to Pay for Connection and Girls Learn to Sell Their Feet at 13

Before Its Too Late: Understanding Sextortion,the Neurodivergent Brain & Starting the Conversation. Introduction: What happens when a teenage boy’s or young adults first romantic experience isn’t with a peer, a crush, or a relationship – but with a stranger behind a paywall? And what happens when a 13-year-old girl learns that her feet might be […]